Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt – Charlottenstraße 56, 10117 Berlin
Gendarmenmarkt is one block east of Friedrichstrasse minutes from Stadtmitte and Checkpoint Charlie. The market square is surrounded by impressive architecture worthy of checking out. In December, a pay to enter Weihnachtsmarkt occupies the site.
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Augustiner (München) is the Bier on offer, Helles (5.2%) and Edelstoff (5.6%) on tap.
At 18.00 each day, the ringing of a bell announces the tapping of the Holzfass, a wooden barrel of Edelstoff, Augustiner’s premium Lagerbier. Sit at the bar and watch the ritual.
The layout is typical of any München Bierhalle, as much a restaurant as place to drink. Traditional German Fayre is on offer at prices that remain competitive.
